Asia Polyols, Isocyanates: PMDI, TDI stable; slabstock polyol up on high demand / Some import options for TDI unavailable for September / Feedstock tightness for slabstock polyol aiding prices

Sep 05, 2026

Asian polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and toluene diisocyanate were stable in the week to Sept. 4. However, strong demand for slabstock polyol led to higher discussions of the material. Polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate CFR India polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate stable week over week at $2,445/metric ton Sept. 4, below the lowest selling indication heard at $2,450-$2,500/mt CFR India. Separately, the assessment did not consider a selling indication heard at $2,200/mt for 1,500-2,000 mt volume, as the cargo size falls outside the assessment criteria. Domestic prices remained stable week over week at 230 rupees/kg, market participants said. PMDI market participants reported a rise in demand as buyers turned to restocking amid weak inventory levels ahead of the festival season. “Large volumes offtakes were attracting significant discounts, with some Asian sellers offering...

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